Definition of Straight
What is a "straight" in the game of poker? What is the definition of the term "straight" in poker?
In poker, a "straight" occurs when you have five consecutive cards of any suit.
For instance - let's say that you are playing No Limit Hold'em. You are dealt 6h-7s in the BB and check when the unraised action gets around to you.

Let's take a look at one more example.
You are sitting in a $1/$2 No Limit Hold'em game at your local casino. Action folds around to you on the button, and you look down at pocket Aces. You raise and receive calls from both the SB and BB.
The flop comes Jh-Qh-Ks. The SB checks, the BB checks, you bet and both players call.
The turn brings the 10s. You now have the Ace-high straight, as your hand makes:
10-J-Q-K-A
However, the two other players will also make a straight if they are holding an Ace.
The two players check once again. You bet, and they both quickly fold.
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